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3232728488852019 Women’s March in Detroit Unites Women to Fight for Changehttps://seenthemagazine.com/2019-detroit-womens-march/
https://seenthemagazine.com/2019-detroit-womens-march/#respondMon, 21 Jan 2019 21:07:56 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44269Women’s rally in Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates progress and calls for continued action. By Hannah Owen Photography by Morgan Heinzmann Hundreds of justice seekers of all ages and backgrounds filled the lobby of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit for the annual Women’s March on Saturday. The event focused on women discovering their power and harnessing it to create social change. It featured many political and inspirational speakers, including U.S. Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-Detroit), Rabbi Alana Alpert of Detroit Jews for Justice and We the People of Detroit co-founder Monica Lewis Patrick, among others. “They did such a great job with the speakers,” Windsor resident Angela Awada said. “It was really nice to see such a well-rounded group of individuals.” There were also sign language interpreters in an effort to make the event as inclusive as possible. People gathered inside the museum to rally around some of their favorite leaders as they spoke about the strides the women’s wave has made throughout the country and called for activists to continue working toward change. Many participants in the rally carried signs with messages such as […]

Hundreds of justice seekers of all ages and backgrounds filled the lobby of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit for the annual Women’s March on Saturday.

The event focused on women discovering their power and harnessing it to create social change. It featured many political and inspirational speakers, including U.S. Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-Detroit), Rabbi Alana Alpert of Detroit Jews for Justice and We the People of Detroit co-founder Monica Lewis Patrick, among others.

State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo speaking at the women’s rally.

“They did such a great job with the speakers,” Windsor resident Angela Awada said. “It was really nice to see such a well-rounded group of individuals.”

There were also sign language interpreters in an effort to make the event as inclusive as possible.

People gathered inside the museum to rally around some of their favorite leaders as they spoke about the strides the women’s wave has made throughout the country and called for activists to continue working toward change.

Many participants in the rally carried signs with messages such as “The future is female,” “Respect female existence or expect our resistance” and “Girls will change the world.”

Rally attendees holding signs.

The uplifting sisterly energy seemed to spread with each impassioned word from the speakers and encouraging cheer from the crowd.

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Stabenow referenced a famous quote by Dr. King in her speech: “The supreme task is to organize and unite people so that their anger becomes a transforming force.”

“Now, he didn’t say don’t get mad,” Stabenow said. “He said transform that into activism, and transform it into making the community and the country a better place.”

She was one of several speakers to share that there are now 131 women in the United States Congress.

U.S. Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow speaking at the rally.

Many male allies also attended the rally, including speakers Abdul El-Sayed, a political activist, and U.S. Rep. Andy Levin (D-Royal Oak).

“Today I’m not here for myself,” El-Sayed said. “I’m here because I am the profoundly lucky recipient of a whole lot of love and a whole lot of leadership from some incredible women.”

He said his grandmother, while she was not able to attend school in the society she grew up in, was the wisest person he’s ever known.

“She was guided by the simple question of, ‘What is right?’ ” El-Sayed said. “And I see that question here in front of me today.”

An attendee of the rally, Shukri Abdulle of Windsor, said she felt moved and inspired by the experience. “To hear all these women talk about their experiences,” she said, “and to see them in positions of power…it was really inspirational seeing them talking in a way that was very grounded, but also coming from a place that one can aspire to achieve in their own life.”

A sign at the Detroit women’s rally.

Workshops were held in the museum before and after the rally, including an immigration workshop, illustrating legal battles that immigrants and immigrant rights organizations face, and Tales from the Field, a workshop in which women shared personal stories of running for office or managing a campaign.

Issues discussed by speakers ranged from the systemic oppression of not only women, but people of color, people in the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities. Topics such as affordable health care, workers’ rights and the Flint water crisis, among others, were also addressed.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/2019-detroit-womens-march/feed/044269AutoGlow 2019 at Ford Fieldhttps://seenthemagazine.com/autoglow-2019-at-ford-field/
https://seenthemagazine.com/autoglow-2019-at-ford-field/#respondMon, 21 Jan 2019 15:46:38 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44236Check out photos from AutoGlow 2019 at Ford Field on Jan. 18. Photography by Derrick Martinez Hosted by Bill and Lisa Ford, along with Kathy and Jim Hackett in partnership with The Children’s Center, the AutoGlow 2019 event benefitted 7,500 children and families supported by The Children’s Center in Detroit. The theme for the event was, “Dream Big,”and it was a dreamy experience with a strolling dinner, specialty drinks and live entertainment by The Dan Rafferty Band. See photos in the gallery above.

Hosted by Bill and Lisa Ford, along with Kathy and Jim Hackett in partnership with The Children’s Center, the AutoGlow 2019 event benefitted 7,500 children and families supported by The Children’s Center in Detroit. The theme for the event was, “Dream Big,”and it was a dreamy experience with a strolling dinner, specialty drinks and live entertainment by The Dan Rafferty Band.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/autoglow-2019-at-ford-field/feed/044236SEEN Pet of the Week: Louiehttps://seenthemagazine.com/seen-pet-of-the-week-louie/
https://seenthemagazine.com/seen-pet-of-the-week-louie/#respondMon, 21 Jan 2019 13:00:13 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43641Meet SEEN’s Pet of the Week: Louie, a boxer from Farmington Hills. By Alana Blumenstein Name: Louie Age: 7 Breed: Boxer Owner: Gordon McKenna 1. Where did you first meet your owner? They came to see me at my former owner’s house in Ohio. 2. What is your favorite place to go on a walk? Wherever my dad takes me, usually around the neighborhood. 3. What is your favorite toy? My rubber bagel and any ball. 4. What is your go-to store in Metro Detroit? PetSmart. 5. What is your favorite treat? Milk bones. 6. Where is the best place to get groomed? PetSmart. 7. Do you have a hidden talent or skill? I give my paw when Mom or Dad give me a treat and lay down on command. 8. What do you like about your owner the most? They spend much time playing with me and give me hugs all the time. 9. What is the last thing you got in trouble for? I ate some chocolate morsels sitting on a table. Send us your pet pics for a chance to have your pet featured in SEEN! Make sure your picture is high-quality, 300 dpi, or use the highest […]

I give my paw when Mom or Dad give me a treat and lay down on command.

8. What do you like about your owner the most?

They spend much time playing with me and give me hugs all the time.

9. What is the last thing you got in trouble for?

I ate some chocolate morsels sitting on a table.

Send us your pet pics for a chance to have your pet featured in SEEN! Make sure your picture is high-quality, 300 dpi, or use the highest setting on your phone. Please include the name, breed, city and age of your pet. Send images to editor@seenthemagazine.com.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/seen-pet-of-the-week-louie/feed/0436418 Cool Cars SEEN at the 2019 Detroit Auto Showhttps://seenthemagazine.com/8-cool-cars-seen-at-the-2019-detroit-auto-show/
https://seenthemagazine.com/8-cool-cars-seen-at-the-2019-detroit-auto-show/#respondSat, 19 Jan 2019 00:18:41 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44180Check out eight cool cars SEEN at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. By Chelsie Dzbanski Photography by Chelsie Dzbanski SEEN stopped by the 2019 North American International Auto Show to check out some cool new cars that will be hitting the road this year and in the future! 1. 2019 Kia Telluride Go off-roading in Kia’s new Telluride SUV, named after and inspired by the town Telluride in Colorado. 2. 2019 Cadillac CTS The 2019 Cadillac CTS comes in a brand new color option, bonze sand metallic. 3. 2019 Jeep Gladiator The brand new 2019 Jeep Gladiator can fit all your friends and all your stuff, making it the perfect tool for the ultimate adventure! 4. 2019 Ford Cobra The quickest and most powerful Cobra yet! 5. 2019 Chevrolet Blazer After cancelling production of the Blazer SUV back in 2005, Chevrolet has decided to reintroduce the model in 2019 in a sporty, updated version. 6. Nissan IMs Concept Car This futuristic concept car by Nissan is an electric sedan that also aims to include autonomous technology. It’s sleek spaceship design does not go unnoticed. 7. 2019 Desert Runner Ranger Calling all campers, the off-road package for the new 2019 Desert Runner […]

What cars are you most excited about seeing at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show this year? Comment below?

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/8-cool-cars-seen-at-the-2019-detroit-auto-show/feed/044180‘How to Raise an Adult’ Author to Speak in Bloomfield Hillshttps://seenthemagazine.com/how-to-raise-an-adult-author-to-speak-in-bloomfield-hills/
https://seenthemagazine.com/how-to-raise-an-adult-author-to-speak-in-bloomfield-hills/#respondFri, 18 Jan 2019 15:00:06 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44161Author Julie Lythcott Haims shares an excerpt from her book, “How to Raise an Adult,” about the mental health damage that helicopter parenting can cause. Attend her book talk 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills. By Julie Lythcott Haims A heightened level of parental involvement in the lives of kids obviously stems from love — unquestionably a good thing. But by the time I stepped down as dean at Stanford in 2012 I had interacted not only with a tremendous number of parents but with students who seemed increasingly reliant upon their parents in ways that felt, simply, off. I began to worry that college “kids” (as college students had become known) were somehow not quite formed fully as humans. They seemed to be scanning the sidelines for Mom or Dad. Under-constructed. Existentially impotent. Tremendous good can be said about the baby boomers — they were drafted into and questioned the Vietnam War, laid their bodies on the line in the monumental civil rights and civil liberties struggles of their day and fueled the greatest economic growth our nation has ever seen. But did Boomers’ egos become interlaced with the accomplishments of their children to […]

]]>Author Julie Lythcott Haims shares an excerpt from her book, “How to Raise an Adult,” about the mental health damage that helicopter parenting can cause. Attend her book talk 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills.

By Julie Lythcott Haims

A heightened level of parental involvement in the lives of kids obviously stems from love — unquestionably a good thing. But by the time I stepped down as dean at Stanford in 2012 I had interacted not only with a tremendous number of parents but with students who seemed increasingly reliant upon their parents in ways that felt, simply, off. I began to worry that college “kids” (as college students had become known) were somehow not quite formed fully as humans. They seemed to be scanning the sidelines for Mom or Dad. Under-constructed. Existentially impotent.

Tremendous good can be said about the baby boomers — they were drafted into and questioned the Vietnam War, laid their bodies on the line in the monumental civil rights and civil liberties struggles of their day and fueled the greatest economic growth our nation has ever seen. But did Boomers’ egos become interlaced with the accomplishments of their children to such an extent that they felt their own success was compromised if their children fell short of expectations? And did some of these parents go so far in the direction of their own wants and needs that they eclipsed their own kids’ chances to develop a critical psychological trait called “self-efficacy” — that is, what eminent psychologist Albert Bandura identifies as “the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations?”

There’s a deeply embedded irony here: Maybe those champions of self-actualization, the Boomers, did so much for their kids that their kids have been robbed of a chance to develop a belief in their own selves. Did the safety-conscious, academic achievement-focused, self-esteem-promoting, checklisted childhood that has been commonplace since the mid-1980s and in many communities has become the norm, rob kids of the chance to develop into healthy adults? What will become of young adults who look accomplished on paper but seem to have a hard time making their way in the world without the constant involvement of their parents? How will the real world feel to a young person who has grown used to problems being solved for them and accustomed to praise at every turn? Is it too late for them to develop a hunger to be in charge of their own lives? Will they at some point stop referring to themselves as kids and dare to claim the “adult” label for themselves? If not, then what will become of a society populated by such “adults?”

These were the questions that began to gnaw at me and that prompted me to write this book. These questions were on my mind not just at work but as I made my way in my community of Palo Alto, where the evidence of overparenting was all around me — even in my own home. Too many of us do some combination of overdirecting, overprotecting or over-involving ourselves in our kids’ lives. We treat our kids like rare and precious botanical specimens and provide a deliberate, measured amount of care and feeding while running interference on all that might toughen and weather them.

But humans need some degree of weathering in order to survive the larger challenges life will throw our way. Without experiencing the rougher spots of life, our kids become exquisite, like orchids, yet are incapable, sometimes terribly incapable, of thriving in the real world on their own. Why did parenting change from preparing our kids for life to protecting them from life, which means they’re not prepared to live life on their own? And why do these problems I’m writing about seem rooted in the middle and upper middle classes? After all, parents care deeply about doing a good job and if we’re fortunate enough to be middle or upper-middle class, we have the means — the time and disposable income — on our side to help us parent well.

So, have we lost our sense of what parenting well actually entails? And what of our own lives as parents? (“What life?” is a reasonable response.) We’re frazzled. Worried. Empty. Our neighborhoods are photo-worthy, our food and wine are carefully paired, but with childhood feeling more and more like an achievement arms race, can we call what we and our children are living a “good life?” I think not.

Our job is to monitor our kids’ academic tasks and progress, schedule and supervise their activities, shuttle them everywhere and offer an outpouring of praise along the way. Our kids’ accomplishments are the measure of our own success and worth; that college bumper sticker on the rear of our car can be as much about our own sense of accomplishment as our kids’.

In the spring of 2013 I attended a board meeting for an organization that provides financial support to Palo Alto’s public schools. In casual conversation afterward as the parents were taking one last piece of coffee cake and heading out into their day, a woman who knows of my work pulled me aside. “When did childhood get so stressful?” she pleaded with a faraway look. I put my hand on her shoulder as tears slowly filled her eyes. Another mother overheard and came toward us, nodding her head. Then she leaned in, asking me, “Do you know how many moms in our community are medicated for anxiety?” I didn’t know the answer to either question. But a growing number of conversations like this with moms like these became another reason to write this book.

Julie Lythcott Haims is a New York Times best-selling author and former Dean of Freshman at Stanford University.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/how-to-raise-an-adult-author-to-speak-in-bloomfield-hills/feed/04416120 Questions with MLB Scout Justin Boomer Prinsteinhttps://seenthemagazine.com/mlb-scout-justin-boomer-prinstein/
https://seenthemagazine.com/mlb-scout-justin-boomer-prinstein/#respondFri, 18 Jan 2019 14:00:52 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44104Justin Boomer Prinstein fell in love with baseball ever since attending his first game at Old Tiger Stadium in Detroit. The Farmington Hills native chatted with SEEN’s Rachel Schostak about his professional baseball career and what it’s like scouting talent across the U.S. By Rachel Schostak I had the opportunity to interview one of the most interesting guys I know. Lucky me — he happens to be, my brother. Talk about inspiration, he has inspired me to always stay true to what I am most passionate about. 1. Tell us about your background and profession. I was born in Detroit, grew up in Southfield and attended North Farmington High School. I went on to play college baseball first at Albion and then transferred to George Washington University in Washington D.C. where I was a NCAA Division 1 scholarship player. After graduating, I played professionally for seven years overseas for teams in Belgium, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, Hungary and Czech Republic. During the off-season, I finished my law degree at University of Detroit. While I was winding down my playing career I transitioned into coaching overseas and that led to opportunities with Major League Baseball teams as a scout. The Baltimore Orioles hired […]

]]>Justin Boomer Prinstein fell in love with baseball ever since attending his first game at Old Tiger Stadium in Detroit. The Farmington Hills native chatted with SEEN’sRachel Schostak about his professional baseball career and what it’s like scouting talent across the U.S.

By Rachel Schostak

I had the opportunity to interview one of the most interesting guys I know. Lucky me — he happens to be, my brother. Talk about inspiration, he has inspired me to always stay true to what I am most passionate about.

1. Tell us about your background and profession. I was born in Detroit, grew up in Southfield and attended North Farmington High School. I went on to play college baseball first at Albion and then transferred to George Washington University in Washington D.C. where I was a NCAA Division 1 scholarship player. After graduating, I played professionally for seven years overseas for teams in Belgium, Israel, the Netherlands, Australia, Germany, Hungary and Czech Republic. During the off-season, I finished my law degree at University of Detroit. While I was winding down my playing career I transitioned into coaching overseas and that led to opportunities with Major League Baseball teams as a scout. The Baltimore Orioles hired me to spearhead their European Scouting operations in 2013, and after a couple of years they brought me back to the States to work in Minor League and Major League Scouting. I just wrapped up my 6th season with the Orioles as an MLB scout.

Courtesy of Justin Boomer Prinstein

2. How did you get started in the industry? Kind of by accident actually. In 2009 I was playing professionally for a team right outside of Amsterdam called Almere’90. My best friend, an Australian named Adam Crabb, was talking to a team in Italy about playing there, and in part of his discussions with their General Manager Mauro Mazzotti, who happened to be the Houston Astros European Scouting coordinator, Mauro asked Crabby if he knew anyone in The Netherlands that could help him scout that country part time. Crabby put forward my name, and I started a conversation with Mauro that led to my first job with a Major League Baseball team (while I was still playing, ironically). I didn’t even know that was a job possibility, nor was I thinking about that as a profession because I had studied political science in undergrad and was in the middle of attending law school at the time, and planned to work in the government after finishing my playing career.

After a couple of seasons with the Astros I looked to get more serious into the scouting/management side of things, but I have Mauro to thank for that first opportunity. Mauro and I ended up reuniting with the Orioles a couple of years later, and now we run a program for international kids where we help them get opportunities to play college baseball in the U.S. with an annual showcase, which is part of the International Stars Baseball organization I started in 2013.

Photography by Alex Mansfield

3. How has baseball impacted your life? It has been my life. Every person I met. Every woman I dated. Every friendship I have formed. Every place I’ve been. Everything I do has all come about because of my love and passion for playing and watching the game as young as I can remember. My father and grandfather both played, and I guess it was only natural that I would too. Baseball provided me an opportunity to advance my education, see the world and have so many opportunities outside of the sport, and now I am trying to provide the same for the next generation.

4. Are there any moments throughout your career that really stand out?My first game as a pro in Belgium, I threw a no-hitter. This was before the age of Instagram, Facebook and live-streams. Just some grainy photos exist. But I’ll never forget the feeling of walking onto the field for the first time and realizing that I was being paid for playing the game I love.

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In 2009, pitching for Almere we won the Dutch First Division championship and then in the promotion series to enter back into the premier league I pitched three times in five days culminating with six innings of one-run ball coming out of the bullpen in the decisive Game 5 with thousands of on-lookers. The adrenaline rush of pitching in front of so many fans, rushing the field to pile up and scream and pour bottles of beer and Champagne over each other’s heads is what you play for. It was magical.

My first game in the premier league pitching against defending champion Rotterdam Neptunus and striking out a former Major Leaguer, the first batter I faced really stands out. And then my final game as a professional, pitching in the Hungarian Cup Championship for the Janossomorja Rascals. I threw all nine innings, knowing it would be my very last time playing, my arm basically falling off but leaving everything I had on the field physically while mentally being stronger than ever. Getting to leave the game on my own terms.

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5. Who inspires you in your industry? The kids that play for the love of the game. The scouts, coaches and personnel who sacrifice good pay and their time to teach the game and spread the gospel to keep it going for the right reasons. The sages like my mentors Ron Schueler, Lee Thomas, Gregg Ritchie and my dad who protect the history and share their wisdom and insight with a younger generation.

6. What is your favorite thing about your job? To work outside, watching something that I’ve been doing my whole life, that has no clock or time limit that allows you to lose yourself within the mysticism and sacredness of the sport, and continually being challenged and adaptive as the game ebbs and flows through time, and seeing something new that I haven’t seen before on a daily basis.

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7. You have traveled all over the country and world as a player and scout. What are your top three favorite places you have been to? Budapest, Hungary – the coolest and most unique cultural city I’ve been to. Adelaide, Australia – beautiful beaches and topography, with a city nestled in between wine country and the sea, with fantastic people. Sedona, Arizona – the beautiful, mystical, red earth rising up from the ground centers me and is the type of nature that makes me feel alive.

8. Now, top three ballparks and why?

1.Old Tiger Stadium: My first game, my earliest memories of baseball as a kid going with my grandpa and dad, watching Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker turn 2 and being closer to the action than in any other field I’ve been to and feeling the history of the game and tradition all around.

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2. Asheville (North Carolina): A throwback ballpark with odd dimensions and contours in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it transports me back in time and reminds me of my love for baseball in the lower-minors in a fantastic town.

3. Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida: Home to spring training for the Marlins and Cardinals. It’s an intimate, cozy Florida ballpark with not a bad seat, in a small coastal Florida town. It’s quaint and it’s spring training done right. It’s my favorite place to scout because I stay right across the street and walk to the ballpark and a feeling of comfort engulfs me. Good restaurants and cafes a few seconds away, it reminds me of being in Europe.

Now on to some hobbies…

9. Do you think kids still collect baseball cards?About how many do you have in yourcollection? Very interesting question that I haven’t thought about much. When I was growing up, baseball cards really did pre-date the internet and video games and satellite and cable TV, so the connection to baseball players that you didn’t ever see was through the baseball cards. As a kid growing up, I could read the stats, memorize their history and then if you ever got a chance to see them play, it was the coolest thing ever. Nowadays, with the availability of information, with the way we are able to view sports and have access to the players’ innermost thoughts (Twitter), the reason why kids would collect cards in the first place doesn’t really exist. Essentially, following them on social media is a new version of collecting cards. My collection still exists somewhere in my parent’s house, and I would say there are thousands and thousands of cards spanning about a decade (mid-1980s to mid-1990s) which coincidentally is about the time the internet came into our lives.

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10. When not working, which is rare, what’s your favorite thing to do? Mostly I like to see/hear live music or DJ sets. I also like to play music myself, for friends, family, occasionally doing shows around the world as I travel. I spin vinyl and do digital mixing as a DJ. Hands down my favorite hobby.

11. Music or a movies? Music. See above.

12. Best baseball movie? “Bull Durham.” Which is also just the best movie, ever, period.

Now on to your style…

13. Three words to describe your style? Hats. Socks. Colors.

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14. I know you have a huge sock collection. What’s you’re current favorite pair? A very important person in my life gifted me a pair from the Los Angeles Museum of Art that are sunset socks, which happens to be my favorite thing to photograph.

15. You’re never fully dressed without? A smile.

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16. When back in Detroit what’s your favorite local restaurant for lunch or dinner? Olga’s for lunch. You simply can’t get it anywhere else in the world, and it’s truly one of a kind. I can’t just pick one for dinner – it’s usually been Ottava Via in Corktown, but recently I’ve been getting into Otus Supply in Ferndale. For late night eats, Green Dot Stables, hands down.

17. Your go-to coffee spot? How do you take your coffee? Astro Coffee in Corktown. And due to my time living in Europe, I just go straight espresso, which makes me a bit of a snob according to my father, but I’m OK with that.

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18. Best spot for music/entertainment? Motor City Wine on Michigan Avenue. I’ve been going there since they first opened and between live jazz and incredible DJ sets, they have the best music consistently on a daily basis (in addition to hand-selected wine from around the world). Slow Jams Detroit which is hosted at Woodbridge Pub and Marble Bar for the past 10 years is my favorite weekly event with the top Detroit DJ’s Erno and Eastside Jon spinning classic vinyl all night with a rotation of DJ’s coming in from around the world.

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19. In addition to your scouting gig, you started a youth program for city kids that enables them to play baseball during season and off season. Why is this cause important to you, and how have you seen the children benefit from the program? When I was playing professionally overseas and spending the off-season living in downtown Detroit I was looking for a place to do my training and realized not only were there no real facilities for this to happen for myself, but kids in the city really didn’t have an opportunity to excel in baseball due to the lack of programs and facilities where they could play.

So in 2012, I started a free baseball clinic for kids at the Boll Family YMCA with Larry White who was a local coach and worked at the Y. Our program, due to the great efforts of Larry, his sons Layton and Landon, countless volunteers including my father, and the YMCA, has become the go-to-spot for kids in the city looking to learn and play baseball, for free, all year round. We are currently looking to raise money to help move our academy from the basketball courts at the Boll YMCA (which has been a great host over the past six years) to our own standalone baseball/softball complex that would have three to four fields for all different levels and an indoor facility where kids can come daily to train at baseball in a safe environment while also getting homework help, tutoring, mentoring, social services and career development opportunities with college placement and career counseling.

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This cause has been important to me because I have seen what baseball has been able to do for me in my own life — it’s given me direction and purpose, an opportunity to further my education, travel the world and have a successful career — and so I want to help facilitate those same opportunities for those who don’t have the same access or support system I did. If people want to learn more about our program, get involved or donate to our cause they can go to isbaseball.com for more info.

]]>If your New Year’s resolution is to cook more healthy dishes, try this pepper and onion crustless quiche — with a kick!

By Chrissy Barua

As we enter the season for resolutions and moderation, there is no reason to give up on favorites or flavor, and this recipe keeps both intact. While this quiche lacks crust, it makes up for it in flavor, with spicy peppers and onions, a dash of taco seasoning and a sprinkle of cheese to keep us wanting more. Perfect hot or cold, for breakfast, lunch or a light supper, this recipe will no doubt remain a favorite all year, deep into the days when those resolutions have become mere afterthoughts.

Spicy Pepper and Onion Crustless Quiche

Chrissy Barua for SEEN

Serves 4-6

Total time: 65 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1 onion, diced (about 1 cup)

1 jalapeño, diced, seeds removed

1 red pepper, sliced

1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

1 14-ouce can black beans, drained

3 whole large eggs

2 large egg whites

1 cup 2 percent milk

1 tablespoon prepared taco seasoning (use your favorite!)

½ cup sharp pepper jack cheese

1 cup fresh cilantro, diced, to serve

1 avocado, sliced, to serve

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

In a deep skillet, add the oil, onion, jalapeño and red pepper, and let cook until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook about 2 minutes. Add the black beans and mix thoroughly. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a bowl, mix together the eggs, egg whites, milk and taco seasoning. Beat until well combined.

Using an oven-proof deep pie plate, add the pepper and onion mixture. Pour the egg evenly over the top. Sprinkle the pepper jack cheese over the entire dish.

Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center of the quiche has solidified. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with a side of avocado.

Chrissy Barua is the author of her food and travel blog “The Hungary Buddha Eats the World,” a global culinary journey she started over six years ago in an attempt to make everyday food as interesting as the food she eats on her travels. She collects recipes from anywhere she can find: in-flight magazines, newspapers, books or, if she’s lucky, a grandmother willing to share a family secret. In real life, she’s an attorney based in Ann Arbor and spends her days supporting the basic sciences at the University of Michigan. She moonlights as a recipe developer for various online sources and is always dreaming of where to take her next vacation. Follow her antics on Instagram @thehungarybuddha, and check out her website thehungarybuddha.com for recipes, tips, tricks and travel adventures.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/spicy-pepper-and-onion-crustless-quiche-recipe/feed/044095In Memory: SEEN Advisory Board Member Tommy Longesthttps://seenthemagazine.com/in-memory-seen-advisory-board-member-tommy-longest/
https://seenthemagazine.com/in-memory-seen-advisory-board-member-tommy-longest/#respondWed, 16 Jan 2019 15:00:08 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44090SEEN board of advisory member Tommy Longest volunteered with several organizations in the Metro Detroit community and was a ‘genuine, good man.’ By Mary Meldrum SEEN lost one of its family members over the holiday season. SEEN board of advisory member Bernell Thomas “Tommy” Longest passed away Dec. 8, 2018. He was 54. A sharp, vibrant member of our board, Longest attended Detroit Jesuit High School and Benedictine Catholic High School and was a longtime resident of Detroit. In addition to owning and operating several companies, Longest volunteered on boards such as Detroit CATCH, Henry Ford Community College, Midnight Golf Program and SEEN Magazine. Longest also served as a Distinguished Clown in the annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. Longest made lasting impressions on those he met, and his energy and insight will be missed by the SEEN board and staff. “When I think of Tommy, all I think of is a genuine, good man,” SEEN Publisher Kevin Browett says. “He was always willing to help, always had a smile for you and a big hug and handshake. He would always stop to say hi when we ran into him, and he was generous with his time and with his […]

]]>SEEN board of advisory member Tommy Longest volunteered with several organizations in the Metro Detroit community and was a ‘genuine, good man.’

By Mary Meldrum

SEEN lost one of its family members over the holiday season. SEEN board of advisory member Bernell Thomas “Tommy” Longest passed away Dec. 8, 2018. He was 54.

A sharp, vibrant member of our board, Longest attended Detroit Jesuit High School and Benedictine Catholic High School and was a longtime resident of Detroit.

In addition to owning and operating several companies, Longest volunteered on boards such as Detroit CATCH, Henry Ford Community College, Midnight Golf Program and SEEN Magazine. Longest also served as a Distinguished Clown in the annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

Longest made lasting impressions on those he met, and his energy and insight will be missed by the SEEN board and staff.

“When I think of Tommy, all I think of is a genuine, good man,” SEEN Publisher Kevin Browett says. “He was always willing to help, always had a smile for you and a big hug and handshake. He would always stop to say hi when we ran into him, and he was generous with his time and with his kindness. If everyone lived and cared like Tommy did, it would be a great world.”

Longest is survived by his wife, Kelly, and two children.

On behalf of Longest’s SEEN family who have grown to love and respect him during our time together, we send our condolences to his family and friends.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/in-memory-seen-advisory-board-member-tommy-longest/feed/044090Royal Oak Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Shophttps://seenthemagazine.com/royal-oak-guide-where-to-eat-drink-and-shop/
https://seenthemagazine.com/royal-oak-guide-where-to-eat-drink-and-shop/#respondWed, 16 Jan 2019 14:00:34 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43890Candice Simons, founder of lifestyle blog J’adore Detroit, rounds up the best places to eat, drink and shop in Royal Oak. By Candice Simons Photography by Daniela Lisi Eat Bigalora 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak This sister restaurant to Bacco serves up true Italian-style wood-fired pizzas and dishes. Whether you are coming in for dinner or brunch, this is surely the place for a casual dining experience and great food. Café Muse 418 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak Café Muse is home of one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches in America. The menu offers European-inspired meals made with natural ingredients. This is a quaint place to sip tea over breakfast or meet with a friend for dinner over wine. Ronin Sushi 326 W. 4th St., Royal Oak This restaurant and bar is Royal Oak’s go-to place for sushi. Ronin is next door to the Royal Oak Music Theatre, providing a swanky lounge to sip craft cocktails preshow. If you run into a wait, I recommend visiting the second floor to relax on one of the decorative antique couches. Redcoat Tavern 31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak Redcoat Tavern is not only a Royal Oak veteran, but a Michigan staple. […]

Eat

This sister restaurant to Bacco serves up true Italian-style wood-fired pizzas and dishes. Whether you are coming in for dinner or brunch, this is surely the place for a casual dining experience and great food.

Café Muse is home of one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches in America. The menu offers European-inspired meals made with natural ingredients. This is a quaint place to sip tea over breakfast or meet with a friend for dinner over wine.

This restaurant and bar is Royal Oak’s go-to place for sushi. Ronin is next door to the Royal Oak Music Theatre, providing a swanky lounge to sip craft cocktails preshow. If you run into a wait, I recommend visiting the second floor to relax on one of the decorative antique couches.

Redcoat Tavern is not only a Royal Oak veteran, but a Michigan staple. The tavern is known for having some of the best burgers in the state and is the perfect place to go with friends, family or a date for some genuinely good food.

Drink

This brewery never disappoints with its selection of unfiltered and unpasteurized “rustic country” beers. If the beer wasn’t enough reason to stop in, the menu is. Their pizza, burger and french fries will make you swoon. Be sure to stop by on the weekends to visit Craft, the dance party hot-spot located in the brewery’s basement.

This brewpub and full bar is Royal Oak’s cozy, hometown brewery. With a full lunch and dinner menu serving delicious bar food favorites, as well as a heated beer garden patio, why would you go anywhere else?

This spacious coffee spot is a great place to get a cup of joe and work or study. In fact, the Office Coffee Shop also doubles as a membership based coworking space, complete with conference rooms and all.

This independent shop has a welcoming atmosphere and delicious espresso drinks, lattes, cold brew, etc. The honeycomb tile and wooden tables make it a cute and popular place to work and study. You can also chow down while you’re there on a handcrafted breakfast sandwich, omelet or salad.

Based in Grand Rapids and then opening in other areas including Royal Oak, HopCat is a staple for cool craft brews — and lots of them! The Royal Oak HopCat features a rotating list of 30 local Michigan craft brews as well as 50-plus draft beers and ciders from all over the country. The restaurant also includes burgers, sandwiches and delicious shareables.

This is your neighborhood gathering place. Stop in for traditional American cuisine, but stay for the live rock ‘n’ roll performances. This bar has a high energy and hometown vibe. You get what you expect when you come here — a good time.

If you’re looking for the Royal Oak bar that fills up on weekends, look no further than Fifth Avenue. With over 40 TVs and live DJ’s playing upbeat music on the weekends, this bar is the place to go if you want to mingle.

Shop

This tri-level, vintage clothing paradise features men and women’s fashion and accessories from decades past. The colorful patterns, iconic graphic tees and funky accessories make this store truly eye-catching and captivating. If you love vintage, this is the place to be, as Lost and Found has consistently been considered one of Michigan’s best vintage shops.

Scout is a colorful gift and accessories store in Royal Oak with products ranging from cute housewares, such as dishes and candles, to books, art and accessories. Scout’s beautiful window displays, bright atmosphere and unique products make it a must-stop shop in Royal Oak.

Rail & Anchor is a home goods shop, gift store and modern-day apothecary located on South Washington in downtown Royal Oak. Get cozy, vintage vibes (and complimentary tea) as you stroll and peruse products ranging from barware and home décor to jewelry and other accessories.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/royal-oak-guide-where-to-eat-drink-and-shop/feed/043890‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ Winner Chad Barrett Shares His Journey as a Chef and Fatherhttps://seenthemagazine.com/guys-grocery-games-winner-chad-barrett/
https://seenthemagazine.com/guys-grocery-games-winner-chad-barrett/#commentsTue, 15 Jan 2019 15:00:12 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44046Chef Chad Barrett shares his career journey, what it was like to be named the winner of “Guy’s Grocery Games” and how he’s handling fatherhood. By Chad Barrett Balancing survival and happiness is often pretty difficult for chefs who work long hours and late nights, but I am living proof that it can be done through hard work and dedication. The culinary world has made it seem like chefs are modern day rockstars, but behind the scenes are long hours, blood, sweat and burns. I have learned this all too well over the last 15 years in the industry. Growing up in Florida and raised by a hardworking single mother (Connie Barrett), we had a small, but tight-knit family. We enjoyed the little things in life, such as family game night. But my true passion for cooking started watching my grandmother in the kitchen cook traditional Polish food and helping my mom with nightly dinners. My favorite became meatloaf, which is still my favorite cuisine to this day. My introduction to the professional kitchen began at age 14 when I started washing dishes at a local country club where my mom served tables. After about two years, I moved into the cooking […]

]]>Chef Chad Barrett shares his career journey, what it was like to be named the winner of “Guy’s Grocery Games” and how he’s handling fatherhood.

By Chad Barrett

Balancing survival and happiness is often pretty difficult for chefs who work long hours and late nights, but I am living proof that it can be done through hard work and dedication. The culinary world has made it seem like chefs are modern day rockstars, but behind the scenes are long hours, blood, sweat and burns. I have learned this all too well over the last 15 years in the industry.

Growing up in Florida and raised by a hardworking single mother (Connie Barrett), we had a small, but tight-knit family. We enjoyed the little things in life, such as family game night. But my true passion for cooking started watching my grandmother in the kitchen cook traditional Polish food and helping my mom with nightly dinners. My favorite became meatloaf, which is still my favorite cuisine to this day.

Courtesy of Chad Barrett

My introduction to the professional kitchen began at age 14 when I started washing dishes at a local country club where my mom served tables. After about two years, I moved into the cooking part of my career where I would take jobs to learn about different cuisines. I knew culinary school wasn’t in the budget for a single-parent, single-income household. I spent many years being a sponge, soaking in all the information thrown my way from experienced chefs.

In 2008, a great friend and mentor gave me a shot to run my own kitchen at the University of Michigan in Dearborn. I took the ball and ran with it. Becoming one of the youngest executive chefs in Michigan was a huge honor, and being in such a diverse area gave me the opportunity to propel my career to the next level in and outside of work.

Courtesy of Chad Barrett

In July 2016 my son Logan was stillborn, which was devastating to me and all those involved. I almost gave up on my climb up the culinary ladder, but I knew I had to keep pushing forward, and in honor of him, I wanted the whole world to know his name. So I decided to take my story to television and applied for every Food Network show that was casting chefs. I received a phone call from “Guy’s Grocery Games” after what seemed like forever.

I got past the first step of the casting process, and I could not have been more excited. I had a few more Skype interviews with producers, then I was told I was headed to California to film. I was so nervous and anxious it’s still all a blur, but I remember the continued motivation during filming to win in honor of Logan and make my family proud.

Courtesy of Chad Barrett

I will never forget Guy Fieri saying, “the winner is Chef Chad!” and my prize of $16,000. Finally my hard work had paid off. They didn’t show it on the final edits, but I broke down and cried out of joy. I remember calling my mom and telling her I won. She screamed with joy and began to cry. I knew she was always proud of me throughout my career, but to hear her reaction was worth just as much as the money.

I flew back home and put in my two-week notice. I knew I had to take the money, travel and work at some of the best restaurants in the country, including stops at two different Michelin-starred kitchens. Four months had come and gone, and it was time to start settling back into my own kitchen.

Fast forward almost a year later: I was blessed once again with a beautiful baby girl Lily. She was born healthy, and as soon as her eyes met mine I fell in love. She became my little world. I decided it was time to take a step back from being an executive chef and began consulting on troubled restaurants across Metro Detroit. This would allow me to spend time with Lily and still keep my foot in the kitchen door.

Courtesy of Chad Barrett

By word of mouth I was able to keep moving around and watch others succeed by passing on the skills and knowledge I have gained throughout my career to the next generation. Sometimes young cooks come up to me and say, “Hey, I hope I am like you one day.” My reply always remains the same. “Don’t be like me. I want you to exceed me and be better, because if you don’t, I failed as a mentor.” So I leave you with some advice go out there, set goals, achieve them and set more. Hard work pays off. It’s a proven fact over the ages.

This article is dedicated to my son Logan, Lily and anyone who has supported me along the way.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/guys-grocery-games-winner-chad-barrett/feed/144046SEEN Around the Water Cooler with Harris Marketing Group CEO Janice Rosenhaushttps://seenthemagazine.com/harris-marketing-group-ceo-janice-rosenhaus/
https://seenthemagazine.com/harris-marketing-group-ceo-janice-rosenhaus/#respondTue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:59 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44059Harris Marketing Group CEO Janice Rosenhaus tells SEEN what it’s like working for major automotive brands and why she thinks it’s great the Detroit auto show is moving to the summer. By Stephanie Steinberg Name: Janice Rosenhaus Title: CEO City: Birmingham Age: 65 Schools attended and degrees earned: Seneca College for Marketing/Fashion Arts 1. Tell us about Harris Marketing Group and how long you’ve been in business? Harris Marketing Group was founded in Ann Arbor in 1978. We collaborate with global brands and agency partners to create custom content that differentiates our clients in the marketplace and rewards customers throughout the entire brand experience. We have worked in fashion since 1999, working with the Council of Fashion Designers of America in New York supporting cause-related marketing efforts. We also work with fashion retailers across the country developing marketing strategies. 2. How did you get your start in marketing? After college I worked at several agencies: Thornton Hall in Toronto and Douglas Merchandising in Ann Arbor. In Ann Arbor, clients included Bulova watches and the University of Michigan Hospital. I started working in automotive 20 years ago developing strategies to drive incremental sales and loyalty with targeted consumer segments. 3. As CEO, what’s a […]

]]>Harris Marketing Group CEO Janice Rosenhaus tells SEEN what it’s like working for major automotive brands and why she thinks it’s great the Detroit auto show is moving to the summer.

By Stephanie Steinberg

Name: Janice Rosenhaus

Title: CEO

City: Birmingham

Age: 65

Schools attended and degrees earned: Seneca College for Marketing/Fashion Arts

1. Tell us about Harris Marketing Group and how long you’ve been in business? Harris Marketing Group was founded in Ann Arbor in 1978. We collaborate with global brands and agency partners to create custom content that differentiates our clients in the marketplace and rewards customers throughout the entire brand experience. We have worked in fashion since 1999, working with the Council of Fashion Designers of America in New York supporting cause-related marketing efforts. We also work with fashion retailers across the country developing marketing strategies.

2. How did you get your start in marketing? After college I worked at several agencies: Thornton Hall in Toronto and Douglas Merchandising in Ann Arbor. In Ann Arbor, clients included Bulova watches and the University of Michigan Hospital. I started working in automotive 20 years ago developing strategies to drive incremental sales and loyalty with targeted consumer segments.

3. As CEO, what’s a typical day like for you? I am extremely active with our clients in the U.S. and Canada, developing strategies and working with their agency partners. My goals are for continued growth using our proprietor tools and strategies. We dig deeper into the data science, working with rich data sets and algorithmic tools that allow us to laser-focus our efforts.

Photo via Harris Marketing Group Facebook

4. You represent several automotive clients such as Nissan, Jaguar and Mazda. Can you share what you do for these companies? We collaborate with each brand and their agency partners to create custom insight-driven strategies for their unique needs. We create content and loyalty platforms that deliver the right message, to the right person, at the right time. We leverage proprietary data tools to build dynamic digital products for vehicle launches and loyalty programs. Through the work we do, we can measurably strengthen customer acquisition, loyalty and advocacy for each brand.

5. With the automotive industry moving to more autonomous technology, how will that impact the way you approach your business? We focus on the customer journey and have already been tapped to look at how consumers engage with this new technology. Engagement and loyalty are still extremely relevant, perhaps more so than ever. From ownership, ride and rental models, brand loyalty will play a huge part in future consumer decision making.

6. How do you feel about the North American International Auto Show moving to June after this year? I think it’s brilliant. So many activities can happen along the river and downtown. Weather will be a big draw. There are great things already planned for this year that will be leveraged. This is an exciting time for the North American International Auto Show and for Detroit.

Courtesy Janice Rosenhaus

7. Can you share a mistake you’ve made in marketing a product or company, and the lesson learned? Working with data, we are constantly learning in real time. Every day we get more targeted as the market changes. I don’t really consider them mistakes — I think every result is an opportunity to learn, refine and go at it again.

8. For entrepreneurs or small businesses that want to better market their companies, do you have any easy tips or advice? Build relationships. Deliver results. Constantly reinvent as the world continues to change. Stay in front of it.

9. A growing number of businesses in Detroit are women-owned. Do you have any advice for women who want to start their own business, especially in the automotive industry? There are many fabulous women in the automotive industry at all levels. The world has changed. There are purchasing set-asides, so getting female-owned certification can help with purchasing.

10. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love developing strategies and seeing those campaigns deliver fantastic results for our clients. Tackling tough business problems with out-of-the box solutions that deliver. That gets me excited. I have always loved the creative process and working with our great creative team is fun for me.

11. Who’s been a mentor in your career? I have many people who have inspired and helped me along the way. My friend Harry Cohen is a corporate and life coach who has made a huge difference in my life and business. He just came out with a new book “Be the Sun, Not the Salt,” which I encourage everyone to read.

12. What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? Never, never, never give up. Stay focused and positive even during hard times.

Now on to some fun questions…

13. What’s your dream car? That’s a tough one. I am like a kid in a candy store when it comes to cars. I love cars, and there are so many fabulous choices. I can’t wait to see some of the launch vehicles at the Detroit Charity Preview. It’s an exciting time for everyone.

14. Being a Canadian, what’s one place in Canada every American should visit? Vancouver Island, a town called Tofino. It is incredibly beautiful.

Courtesy Janice Rosenhaus

Janice Rosenhaus’ dogs Benny and Bella.

15. What would your pets say about you if we asked for a reference? I am the alpha dog

16. When not working, where can we find you? Charlevoix and Palm Springs when I can get there.

Each month, we interview executives in Metro Detroit to get their business and career advice. If you know someone who should be featured in SEEN Around the Water Cooler, email editor@seenthemagazine.com.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/harris-marketing-group-ceo-janice-rosenhaus/feed/044059Tabbouleh Stuffed Avocados Recipehttps://seenthemagazine.com/tabbouleh-stuffed-avocados-recipe/
https://seenthemagazine.com/tabbouleh-stuffed-avocados-recipe/#respondMon, 14 Jan 2019 14:00:29 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=44010This tabbouleh salad recipe is a healthy vegan Mediterranean appetizer made with bulgur, parsley, mint and chopped vegetables. Give it a modern twist by stuffing the salad inside avocado bowls! By Yumna Jawad Whatever diet you’re embarking on in the new year or whatever resolutions you’re working on for a healthier you, chances are you’ll need to include fresh vegetables in the mix. And sometimes eating the same old salad with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers can get mundane. But there are many wonderful recipes that incorporate vegetables without compromising on flavor. This tabbouleh stuffed avocados recipe is one new idea! If you’ve never had tabbouleh salad before, it’s time to give it a try with a modern twist by making these tabbouleh stuffed avocados. Tabbouleh is a popular Lebanese salad that is common around the Middle East. Since both my parents are Lebanese, I grew up eating a lot of tabbouleh, and I learned all their tips and tricks to get the best flavor. Tabbouleh is basically a parsley salad, that’s finely chopped, along with tomatoes, green onions, some mint and bulgur — all tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s fresh, tangy and totally healthy but with […]

]]>This tabbouleh salad recipe is a healthy vegan Mediterranean appetizer made with bulgur, parsley, mint and chopped vegetables. Give it a modern twist by stuffing the salad inside avocado bowls!

By Yumna Jawad

Whatever diet you’re embarking on in the new year or whatever resolutions you’re working on for a healthier you, chances are you’ll need to include fresh vegetables in the mix. And sometimes eating the same old salad with lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers can get mundane. But there are many wonderful recipes that incorporate vegetables without compromising on flavor. This tabbouleh stuffed avocados recipe is one new idea!

If you’ve never had tabbouleh salad before, it’s time to give it a try with a modern twist by making these tabbouleh stuffed avocados. Tabbouleh is a popular Lebanese salad that is common around the Middle East. Since both my parents are Lebanese, I grew up eating a lot of tabbouleh, and I learned all their tips and tricks to get the best flavor.

Tabbouleh is basically a parsley salad, that’s finely chopped, along with tomatoes, green onions, some mint and bulgur — all tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s fresh, tangy and totally healthy but with a ton a flavor.

Traditionally the salad is not served with avocados. But the creamy taste and texture of avocados is such a wonderful complement to the tangy flavors of the salad. Plus, it creates mini disposable bowls that you can eat straight from. What more fun can you want from a healthy appetizer?

There are so many flavorful ways to incorporate more vegetables into your “healthier you” 2019 resolutions. I hope you give this tabbouleh stuffed avocados recipe a try!

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup extra fine bulgur wheat

2 bunches parsley about 2 cups chopped

1-2 vine-ripe firm tomatoes

2 green onions, both green and white part

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

4-6 avocados, cut in half and pitted

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until well combined. Then add the bulgur to the dressing, and let it soak until it is soft and plumped, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by washing, drying thoroughly and finely chopping them. When preparing the tomatoes, it helps to use a colander to drain the excess juice, which you can use in another recipe at a later time.

Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Then pour the bulgur and dressing mixture over. Gently toss to combine.

Using a spoon, remove some of the inside flesh of the avocado to create a cavity for adding the tabbouleh. You can store the extra removed avocado for another purpose. Scoop the tabbouleh into the crevice when ready to serve.

Serve at room temperature or cold.

Yumna Jawad is the founder of Feel Good Foodie — a blog dedicated to sharing modern healthy-ish recipes with feel good ingredients! Yumna has a business degree and a background in marketing and branding. While taking a slight break from work when her kids were born, she started micro-blogging on Instagram in July 2013.

Without any formal cooking training or experience, she started sharing images of the meals she cooked her family. The simplicity, realness and accessibility of her recipes (all shot on an iPhone!) eventually garnered over 2 million followers. She then launched an extension of the brand built from Instagram into a blog with hundreds of recipes, with a focus on healthy Mediterranean food.

Her recipes and photos have been featured on BuzzFeed, Women’s Health and Good Housekeeping. She was also named by SELF magazine as a top healthy food blogger to follow on Instagram. When she’s not in the kitchen, Yumna is playing Scrabble with her 7-year-old daughter or building Legos with her 6-year-old son.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/tabbouleh-stuffed-avocados-recipe/feed/044010SEEN Pet of the Week: Sophiehttps://seenthemagazine.com/seen-pet-of-the-week-sophie/
https://seenthemagazine.com/seen-pet-of-the-week-sophie/#respondMon, 14 Jan 2019 13:00:43 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43671Meet SEEN’s Pet of the Week: Sophie, a Purebred English Springer Spaniel from West Bloomfield. By Alana Blumenstein Name: Sophie Age: 1 Breed: Purebred English Springer Spaniel Owner: Janice Schwartz 1. Where did you first meet your owner? I met my owners through my pawrents’ owners. They live in Midland and are breeders of English Springer Spaniels. 2. What is your favorite place to go on a walk? Favorite place to go on a walk is to Lone Pine Elementary School across the street from me, but my dad saw a coyote recently coming out of the field so we don’t go so close any more. 3. What is your favorite toy? My favorite toy is my very first stuffed animal doggy. It’s soft and cuddly, and it used to have a beating heart in it to remind me of my mommy when I was a baby. 4. What is your go-to store in Metro Detroit? My favorite go-to store is English Gardens. Everybody is so friendly and wants to say hi and pet me. I just love sniffing all the flowers, trees and landscaping. 5. What is your favorite treat? My absolute favorite treat is Horizon organic cheese. I’m […]

I love my owners because they take such great care of me. I get lots of attention, and I go on two to three walks a day. I have lots of playtime in my yard with my mom. My dad plays Frisbee with me and sometimes the neighbor dogs come over to play. I also go on road trips with my pawsome pawrents Up North. They are the best to snuggle with and give me unconditional love!

9. What is the last thing you got in trouble for?

I got in trouble because I snuck the top on a water bottle cap in my mouth and wouldn’t drop it! Even with the cheese…

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]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/seen-pet-of-the-week-sophie/feed/04367120 Questions with Fitness Influencer Ursula Mullenhttps://seenthemagazine.com/ursula-mullen/
https://seenthemagazine.com/ursula-mullen/#respondFri, 11 Jan 2019 16:26:09 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43758Fitness influencer Ursula Mullen shares her favorite post-workout meal, her must-have fitness items and advice for those who are new to working out. Catch her in SEEN’s fashion fitness shoot at the Beverly Hills Club. By Chelsie Dzbanski Featured photo by Hayden Stinebaugh 1. Tell us about your professional background. I worked three years in commercial real estate doing property acquisitions for national retailers like Starbucks, T-Mobile, Aspen Dental, etc. I left the real estate world to pursue my passion for fitness and work on my own fitness concept. 2. How did you become interested in fitness? Freshman year of college! I decided to hit the gym every morning and meet people that way. 3. Can you tell us about your wellness company and the services you offer? My fitness concept and wellness brand is currently my main focus, and I should be announcing details this year. I can’t wait to share! 4. What does a typical day look like for you? I have a morning routine that consists of meditation, stretching, devotional and lemon apple cider vinegar water. I usually get my workout in mid morning and time block the rest of my day for creating content, shooting and editing my YouTube videos, working on […]

]]>Fitness influencer Ursula Mullen shares her favorite post-workout meal, her must-have fitness items and advice for those who are new to working out. Catch her in SEEN’sfashion fitness shoot at the Beverly Hills Club.

By Chelsie Dzbanski

Featured photo by Hayden Stinebaugh

1. Tell us about your professional background. I worked three years in commercial real estate doing property acquisitions for national retailers like Starbucks, T-Mobile, Aspen Dental, etc. I left the real estate world to pursue my passion for fitness and work on my own fitness concept.

2. How did you become interested in fitness? Freshman year of college! I decided to hit the gym every morning and meet people that way.

Via @urmullenhealth Instagram

3. Can you tell us about your wellness company and the services you offer? My fitness concept and wellness brand is currently my main focus, and I should be announcing details this year. I can’t wait to share!

4. What does a typical day look like for you? I have a morning routine that consists of meditation, stretching, devotional and lemon apple cider vinegar water. I usually get my workout in mid morning and time block the rest of my day for creating content, shooting and editing my YouTube videos, working on my fitness concept, meal prepping, managing my home and being a wife! I also casually look for real estate acquisition opportunities to keep myself updated with the industry.

5. What is your go-to workout routine? I love working out separate muscle groups at Pulse Fitness with a combination of free weights and machines, very little cardio. Love adding yoga classes and SLT (megaformer Pilates) to keep it interesting.

Via @urmullenhealth Instagram

6. Favorite post-workout meal or snack? Anything high carb. Post workout is your prime time to absorb food as you have depleted your glycogen stores! Usually a protein shake with carbohydrate powder followed by a full meal one hour later. The combination of both are so important, unless you are able to eat a full meal within 30 minutes of finishing your workout.

7. How do you find balance between working, staying fit and life? I wouldn’t do it without a planner and making the exercise a routine: a day without moving isn’t a good one. This way, my health comes first and everything else goes around it. Then everything just becomes better (my mood, my energy, my drive).

9. Fueling your body is important when it comes to fitness. What does a typical healthy meal look like for you? A high-quality protein source (grass-fed grass-finished beef, free-range chicken and eggs, wild-caught fish, lamb, etc.), any organic vegetable or veggie mix and a carb source like rice.

Now on to style…

10. Three words to describe your personal style? A blend of sporty, classic and business.

11. Your must-have fitness item and why? My Buffr, which is an engagement ring protector, so I can workout and not scratch it.

Mini resistance bands for warming up my glutes before a leg workout or supplement during the workout. Activation movements are as important as the workout itself.

Versa Gripps to protect my wrists and hands when doing back workouts. These will never leave my gym bag. They take the pressure off your wrist and allow you to focus on the muscle being worked on. So many more!

Via @urmullenhealth Instagram

12. Can you share some of your favorite fitness brands and why you love them? Adidas always has my heart, especially for shoes. NMDs are so cute, and the colors are amazing. Gymshark is my favorite for flattering, trendy and functional (quality too!) workout clothes without breaking the bank.

Lululemon sports bras and their Align leggings are a must in my wardrobe for comfortable and long-lasting pieces.

Carbon38 is always trendy and has options for outside of the gym too for activities like skiing.

18. Can you share any advice for someone who is new to working out and trying to live a healthy lifestyle? I do not care how many workouts you try, how many diets you are excited about, if you aren’t committed to yourself and have a schedule and a plan, you will fail. Make weekly goals, then monthly, and check in with yourself every two months. It’s a journey. Also, nothing wrong with getting a few new friends that are already in the fitness journey. They will be so important to keep pushing you forward.

Lastly…

19. What is your New Year’s resolution(s) for 2019? Gain 10 pounds of muscle mass, maintain a consistent stretch and meditation schedule, get creative with my meal prep recipes, don’t miss golf during the summer if I am in town and read more books.

20. Favorite quote or words to live by?

Why live an ordinary life, when you can live an extraordinary one.

Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.

Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes for you.

Follow Ursula on Instagram at @urmullenhealth for all things fitness, wellness advice and style inspiration.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/ursula-mullen/feed/043758SEEN Store Spotlight: Lawrence Hunthttps://seenthemagazine.com/lawrence-hunt/
https://seenthemagazine.com/lawrence-hunt/#respondFri, 11 Jan 2019 14:00:16 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43927Sweating through a dress shirt at an outdoor wedding inspired Jeff Schattner to start Lawrence Hunt. He tells SEEN more about launching the online retail shop and unique new dress shirts coming out. Check out the shop on the SEEN Marketplace. By Rachel Schostak 1. What inspired you to get into this business? I used to dread going into work every day as an accountant, and I was constantly looking for something else to do. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and was always interested in starting my own business. In college, I started an online clothing resale business. A few months into my first job in accounting, I was running a social club for accountants with bowling and other leagues. But it wasn’t until I was feeling miserable, sweating through my dress shirt at a friend’s outdoor wedding in June 2013, that I had my “a-ha” moment that inspired me to create a better dress shirt. 2. What does a typical day look like for you? 6:30 a.m. – Wake up. Check email. Get kids ready for school. 8:30 a.m. – Drop off kids, grab a coffee, listen to a podcast (current ones: “How I Built This,” “The Pitch,” […]

]]>Sweating through a dress shirt at an outdoor wedding inspired Jeff Schattner to start Lawrence Hunt. He tells SEEN more about launching the online retail shop and unique new dress shirts coming out. Check out the shop on the SEEN Marketplace.

By Rachel Schostak

1. What inspired you to get into this business? I used to dread going into work every day as an accountant, and I was constantly looking for something else to do. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and was always interested in starting my own business. In college, I started an online clothing resale business. A few months into my first job in accounting, I was running a social club for accountants with bowling and other leagues. But it wasn’t until I was feeling miserable, sweating through my dress shirt at a friend’s outdoor wedding in June 2013, that I had my “a-ha” moment that inspired me to create a better dress shirt.

Via Lawrence Hunt's Facebook

Jeff Schattner, founder of Lawrence Hunt.

2. What does a typical day look like for you?

6:30 a.m. – Wake up. Check email. Get kids ready for school.
8:30 a.m. – Drop off kids, grab a coffee, listen to a podcast (current ones: “How I Built This,” “The Pitch,” “Serial” or the “NBA Show”), as I head to the Lawrence Hunt office.
9:30 a.m. – Review prior days sales and analytics. Calls/emails to brand partners. Strategize and update email and digital marketing for the day/week.
11:30 a.m. – Pick up a quick lunch (often Chipotle), grab coffee with an advisor, business partner, photographer, videographer, etc.
12:30 p.m. – Touch base with other team members (social media and creative strategist, and customer service and operations manager) and go over any issues or questions for the day.
2:00 p.m. – Review our sales and analytics for the day. Review our inventory status. Updates to the website. Email different customer segments.
5:00 p.m. – Pick up kids from school or pick-up/make dinner.
6:30 p.m. – Family time.
8:30 p.m. – Put kids to bed.
9:30 p.m. – Depending on the day, either gym, grab a drink with a friend or email overseas partners and plan for the next day.
11:30 p.m. – Flip through Twitter/Instagram, read Entrepreneur magazine, Fast Company, etc. until I fall asleep.

3. Who inspires you in the fashion world? As a direct-to-consumer online fashion/clothing brand, I’m inspired by those companies and founders that have created a road map to success in the “digitally native, vertical brand” space. I’m inspired by founders such as Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker, Michael Dubin of Dollar Shave Club and Chris Riccobono of Untuckit.

Via Lawrence Hunt's Facebook

4. What is the mission of Lawrence Hunt, and how do you want customers to feel when they shop online? Our mission at Lawrence Hunt was to reinvent professional wear and help you feel more comfortable and confident while at formal events, work, interviews, happy hours, etc. — whether it’s eliminating sweat stains, or providing more movement in your shirts. For many people in professional settings, they spend more than half their waking hours in clothing that is uncomfortable. For 100-plus years there was no innovation to the dress shirt; it felt like you’re wearing a straight-jacket. We set out to change that. Most importantly though, we value our customer’s experience online, whether it’s on our website or interacting with our team. We want them to feel like they are getting a one-of-a-kind experience with a one-of-a-kind shirt.

5. What are your current favorite items online at Lawrence Hunt? First, I love the shirt we collaborated on with New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard. We used the Giants’ color scheme for inspiration and designed a really cool plaid pattern for it. I also really love our new white shirt with blue thread, and blue fabric inside the cuff. Everyone seems to love the subtle accent on this shirt, and we get a lot of great feedback.

Via Lawrence Hunt's Facebook

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard for Lawrence Hunt.

6. Are there any new products that you will soon carry that excite you? We have two new types of shirts coming out I am really excited about. First is our “featherweight” dress shirt. The idea of the shirt was to have a button-down nice enough for work/happy hour, but that felt like your favorite T-shirt. It’s the softest and lightest button-down you will ever wear. It’s so soft you can sleep in it and head straight to work! We tested these with 50 customers and the response was amazing. The other shirt is our “stretch” dress shirt. This shirt is made entirely out of activewear. It has more stretch than all of the other performance dress shirts on the market today. It’s a slightly more casual look, but I think it’s going to be really popular.

7. In regard to your personal style, do you have a signature look or accessory? My signature look is typically a Lawrence Hunt shirt or polo, untucked with khakis or jeans.

8. A few items in your closet that you can’t live without? I love my Lululemon ABC pants. So comfortable and fits perfectly with my Lawrence Hunt shirts! Also, our stylist found this awesome pair of Cole Haan sneakers for one of our photo shoots. They’ve become my favorite pair of shoes.

Via @lawrencehunt_co Instagram

9. Favorite fashion, lifestyle, food or business blog? I do more podcasting than blogs. Some of my favorite business podcasts are: “How I Built This,” “Startup” “Mixergy” and “Business Wars.” I could read, watch or listen to anything about building a business.

10. Favorite quote or words to live by? I was a huge Michael Jordan fan growing up (I know, not popular in Detroit, but I’m from Maryland). Since I was in the sixth grade, my favorite words to live by comes from Michael Jordan — “I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”

11. When not working where are few local places you like to hang?Iron Horse in Royal Oak has been my favorite “go-to” drink spot for a while now. I really like going to the new “Johnny’s” now, thanks to a SEEN Magazine recommendation. On Thursdays I try to catch former Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner recapping the previous week’s football game at Tap House in Royal Oak.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/lawrence-hunt/feed/04392720 Questions with Personal Trainer Desi Johnson IIhttps://seenthemagazine.com/desi-johnson/
https://seenthemagazine.com/desi-johnson/#respondThu, 10 Jan 2019 14:00:39 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43731Metro Detroit personal trainer Desi Johnson II shares how he got started in fitness, his go-to workout routine and his New Year’s resolution for 2019. Catch him in SEEN’s fitness fashion shoot at the Beverly Hills Club. By Chelsie Dzbanski Featured photo by Micheal Lazzara 1. Tell us about your professional background. I am a financial services and fitness professional. I have a dual degree from Michigan State University which is a B.A. in business administration and pre-law. I am also a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and a group fitness instructor. I am an area branch manager of a Metro Detroit financial institution, and I am also the co-owner of Des2Fit LLC along with my brother Carlos Johnson. Des2Fit is a corporate wellness and fitness company that services the Metro Detroit area. We design fitness and health programs that are catered to the busy professional. I am also a fitness model. 2. How did you become interested in fitness? I became interested in fitness as a child. I was very competitive and very active in sports. As a child growing up, fitness was part of my lifestyle. My father was really involved in sports and body building, and it […]

]]>Metro Detroit personal trainer Desi Johnson II shares how he got started in fitness, his go-to workout routine and his New Year’s resolution for 2019. Catch him in SEEN’s fitness fashion shoot at the Beverly Hills Club.

1. Tell us about your professional background. I am a financial services and fitness professional. I have a dual degree from Michigan State University which is a B.A. in business administration and pre-law. I am also a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and a group fitness instructor. I am an area branch manager of a Metro Detroit financial institution, and I am also the co-owner of Des2Fit LLC along with my brother Carlos Johnson. Des2Fit is a corporate wellness and fitness company that services the Metro Detroit area. We design fitness and health programs that are catered to the busy professional. I am also a fitness model.

Photography by Micheal Lazzara

Desi Johnson (right) pictured with his brother and Des2Fit business partner, Carlos Johnson.

2. How did you become interested in fitness? I became interested in fitness as a child. I was very competitive and very active in sports. As a child growing up, fitness was part of my lifestyle. My father was really involved in sports and body building, and it definitely rubbed off on me. When I graduated from college and assimilated into the corporate environment I saw the negative effects of the sedentary lifestyle. I decided to focus my fitness expertise on designing educational and fitness programs for the busy professional.

Via @des2fit Instagram

3. Can you tell us about your personal training experience and what kind of services you offer? I have several years of personal training experience. My expertise is weight loss, weight training, body sculpting, performance, nutrition consulting and strength and conditioning. At Des2Fit we contract our services to local gyms and corporations. We offer fitness seminars, private/group personal training and my signature White Collar Fit Camp. This camp is a fitness program designed for the busy professional. It consists of five different classes designed for all fitness levels: Bootcamp, Cardio Dance, Cardio Sculpt/Kickboxing and Couples/Paired Fitness. We are currently in the process of implementing our online white collar fitness program.

4. What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day for me is relatively busy. I am up by 4:15 a.m. on most days during the week. Normally if I have a morning client I am the gym by 5 a.m. I train generally before my scheduled clients.

After private training I normally arrive at my corporate office by 8 a.m., and I work until 5 p.m. After my 9 to 5, I train my scheduled evening clients. I teach my White Collar Fit Camps on Saturday. I train on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Sunday is my relaxing administration and family day.

Hayden Stinebaugh for SEEN

5. What is your go-to workout routine? My go-to workouts are high intensity supersets and triple sets. I normally perform a resistance exercise, core and cardio circuit with minimum rest for three to four sets. I complete at least five different circuits.

7. How do you find balance between working, personal training and life? It is very hard. To be honest most of my life is work. Fortunately I am passionate about fitness and finance. So it really never feels like I am working because I enjoy my careers. However, I do have to schedule and plan relaxation and family time. I dedicate that to Saturday evenings and most of the day Sunday. But, I am a workaholic.

17. When not at the gym or working, where can we find you? Hanging out with my family.

18. Can you share any advice for someone who is new to working out and trying to live a healthy lifestyle? There is a saying, “A dream written down becomes a goal, a goal broken down into steps becomes a plan and a plan backed by action makes your dream come true.” Making a lifestyle change is not an easy transition, but if it is done right your goals and dream can and will be achieved.

Lastly…

19. What is your New Year’s resolution for 2019? My New Year’s resolution is to make more “me” time so that I can have more time to travel the world.

20. Favorite quote or words to live by? “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” — Nelson Mandela

Follow Desi on Instagram at @des2fit and check out des2fit.com for more information on fitness services and programs.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/desi-johnson/feed/043731Refresh Your Room to Restore Your Mindhttps://seenthemagazine.com/refresh-your-room-to-restore-your-mind/
https://seenthemagazine.com/refresh-your-room-to-restore-your-mind/#respondWed, 09 Jan 2019 17:17:01 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43863Start the new year with a new room that inspires and uplifts you. By Allison Jacobs Photography by Stacy Goodman If you’re ready for a fresh start in 2019, look no further than your four walls. Living spaces tend to come with many distractions, and creating the ideal spot to recharge can make a huge difference. Your home environment also reflects how you feel, impacting your overall mental health. According to a study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, women who described their homes as cluttered experienced higher levels of depressed mood and fatigue compared to women who felt their homes were more restorative. “A cluttered environment can actually make your brain less efficient at processing information, which can increase frustration,” says clinical psychologist Samantha Lewis of Huntington Woods. “Taking even 10 minutes to organize your space may actually save you time by allowing you to work more efficiently.” Whether your favorite spot is an office or bedroom, it can be helpful to take inventory of not only organizational factors, but also functionality and style. Marilynn Silberman, a longtime Birmingham resident and owner of interior design company, Studio Loft, has over 40 years of experience helping clients make their design […]

If you’re ready for a fresh start in 2019, look no further than your four walls. Living spaces tend to come with many distractions, and creating the ideal spot to recharge can make a huge difference.

Your home environment also reflects how you feel, impacting your overall mental health. According to a study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, women who described their homes as cluttered experienced higher levels of depressed mood and fatigue compared to women who felt their homes were more restorative.

“A cluttered environment can actually make your brain less efficient at processing information, which can increase frustration,” says clinical psychologist Samantha Lewis of Huntington Woods. “Taking even 10 minutes to organize your space may actually save you time by allowing you to work more efficiently.”

Whether your favorite spot is an office or bedroom, it can be helpful to take inventory of not only organizational factors, but also functionality and style.

Marilynn Silberman, a longtime Birmingham resident and owner of interior design company, Studio Loft, has over 40 years of experience helping clients make their design dreams a reality.

“I do anything from buying one simple thing to complete home renovations — no project is too big or too small,” Silberman says.

Silberman, 72, has a knack for eyeing great pieces and accessories, while also paying attention to important details like storage space and furniture sizing.

She also takes a hands-on approach with her clients, preferring to go directly to local stores, boutiques and galleries and peruse the merchandise herself. Her favorites include IKEA in Canton, Michigan Design Center in Troy and Italmoda Furniture in Royal Oak.

During an initial shopping trip, Silberman’s advice is to not hold back.

“The first couple times I go out with a client, I always tell them, ‘You’re a squirrel — you gather everything you like, and later figure out what you can use and can’t use.’ ”

She recently helped her daughter, Stacy Goodman, refresh several rooms in her Birmingham home.

“The house is very gray and white, so I wanted to bring out some pops of color,” Goodman says.

Stacy Goodman’s unused bedroom before she converted it to an office.

First on Goodman’s to-do list was converting an unused bedroom off her garage into an office. Rather than opting for built-ins, Silberman encouraged her to consider IKEA cabinets, which are aesthetically pleasing and affordable.

Goodman also made some online purchases, selecting colorful carpet tiles from flor.com and an artsy overhead lamp from kartell.com. She then popped into Italmoda for the perfect desk and set of chairs.

“On flor.com you can pick any color or pattern — I thought it was really fun because I could do what I wanted,” Goodman says. “I also have three dogs, so if anything happens, I can just replace one of the squares.”

Goodman also took a second look at her living room, which she felt needed a reboot. For this room, adding storage space was a major requirement. Once again, IKEA came in handy, allowing her to build a sleek wall unit with ample space for odds and ends, plus a bar for entertaining guests.

Stacy Goodman’s living room before it was updated.

At Italmoda, she snatched up several couches and a sleek glass table. For a few art deco pieces, she visited one of her go-to local shops, Leon & Lulu in Clawson.

Once her new office and living room were looking spot on, Goodman revamped her daughter Annie’s bedroom.

She ventured to Restoration Hardware for a bed fit for a princess and HomeGoods for funky throw pillows. She wanted to incorporate Annie’s love for doughnuts and found an eye-catching print featuring stacks of Annie’s favorite baked treat at greatbigcanvas.com. For an extra glow, Goodman strung holiday lights along the border.

The bedroom after it was designed and decorated.

Goodman’s favorite room is now the office, where she spends hours editing photos for her business, Stacy G. Photography.

“The office inspires me with its bright and airy feel — it is a cheerful, organized room where I can work without feeling secluded from my family,” she says.

While a new project can be daunting, Silberman emphasizes starting with the little things — even a patterned rug or artwork can transform a room. Mixing both inexpensive and more high-end items is also key.

A final piece of advice from Silberman is to have an open mind, even when you already have a clear vision of your new space.

“I find when you’re not looking is the best time to find something,” she says.

Rejuvenating a room doesn’t have to be complicated — shopping locally for a few simple pieces or reorganizing can make all the difference.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/refresh-your-room-to-restore-your-mind/feed/04386320 Questions with Spoonful of Flair Blogger Jennifer Fantichhttps://seenthemagazine.com/jennifer-fantich/
https://seenthemagazine.com/jennifer-fantich/#respondWed, 09 Jan 2019 14:00:40 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43547Jennifer Fantich was featured in SEEN’s fitness fashion photo shoot at the Beverly Hills Club. She shares her go-to workout routines, favorite activewear brands and how she stays fit as a mom of three. By Chelsie Dzbanski 1. Tell us about your professional background. I am a certified school teacher for students ages K-8th grade as well as a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. I worked for 10 years in the public schools as a speech pathologist and have recently joined a private practice in Beverly Hills servicing children with expressive and/or receptive language disorders, articulation delays/disorders, apraxia, autism and social language concerns. 2. How did you become interested in fitness? I have always been interested in fitness. I grew up dancing at a local studio and continued on through college, both for the University of Michigan Dance Team as well as for a company associated with and established at the University of Michigan. When I graduated, dancing wasn’t as easily accessible, so I committed to working out and training at Beverly Hills Club. I would weight train with a trainer two days a week and participate in cardio workouts five to six days a week. While I still love manual […]

]]>Jennifer Fantich was featured in SEEN’sfitness fashion photo shoot at the Beverly Hills Club. She shares her go-to workout routines, favorite activewear brands and how she stays fit as a mom of three.

By Chelsie Dzbanski

1. Tell us about your professional background. I am a certified school teacher for students ages K-8th grade as well as a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. I worked for 10 years in the public schools as a speech pathologist and have recently joined a private practice in Beverly Hills servicing children with expressive and/or receptive language disorders, articulation delays/disorders, apraxia, autism and social language concerns.

Hayden Stinebaugh for SEEN

2. How did you become interested in fitness? I have always been interested in fitness. I grew up dancing at a local studio and continued on through college, both for the University of Michigan Dance Team as well as for a company associated with and established at the University of Michigan. When I graduated, dancing wasn’t as easily accessible, so I committed to working out and training at Beverly Hills Club. I would weight train with a trainer two days a week and participate in cardio workouts five to six days a week. While I still love manual cardio workouts, I have found passions for Pilates, SurfSet, TRX, spinning and ab/bar classes.

3. Tell us more about your blog, Spoonful of Flair, and what you enjoy most about blogging? Spoonful of Flair started as a way to share a love of fashion! It has turned into more of a lifestyle blog to share not only fashion tips and daily outfits, but also desired workouts and workout attire, easy beauty picks and family favorites. What I love most about blogging is connecting with and inspiring people! I love when people look to Spoonful for outfit inspiration, gifting ideas, recipes, beauty tips and product or activity suggestions for kids.

Via Spoonful of Flair's Instagram

4. What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day as a mother of three…there is never a dull moment! As a mom, I have come to realize that even though getting up earlier than the kids can be exhausting, it is the only time I have to myself, so to speak. So, I usually wake up early to get myself together and get the kids off to school. I work three days a week as a speech pathologist and on my “off” days, in between workouts, grocery shopping, laundry, errands and birthday parties, I try to conceptualize new content for the blog. I love being busy — always have!

5. What is your go-to workout routine? Lately, Pilates is my “go-to” routine. After having a C-section during my last pregnancy (almost a year ago), I found the recovery to be completely different than with my previous two deliveries. Pilates has not only targeted my weak areas, but has made me leaner and stronger! I continue to do manual cardio workouts and classes (SurfSet, spinning and kickboxing). Other than Pilates, when looking for classes, I choose intense, high-energy classes; they motivate me the most and keep me feeling energized.

Hayden Stinebaugh for SEEN

6. Favorite post workout meal or snack? I always turn to RXBARS! I have tried several protein bars, but these are my favorite in taste and consistency. They keep me full after my workouts, and the peanut butter is my favorite flavor!

7. How do you find the balance between working, staying fit and life — especially with three kids? I never feel like I have it together, but to answer this question, I’d have to say it is all about scheduling and teamwork. My husband and I truly work together like a well-oiled machine, as cheesy as it sounds. But it’s the truth! Working part-time allows me to have the flexibility I need, especially with my kids. Working in the schools, I was never able to take my kids to or pick them up from school, among other things. I truly felt like I was missing out on the important things during the week, and now I don’t. Do I get to workout as much as I could in the past? No. And that was a huge adjustment for me. So, I have learned to choose workouts wisely. I like to take classes that challenge me and give results. Regardless of any “free” time I may encounter, I always feel like I haven’t done enough. But as long as my kids are happy, so am I!

9. Fueling your body is important when it comes to fitness. What does a typical healthy meal look like for you? Oh man! When I get a second to eat you mean? Ha! I love a good, loaded salad with some kind of protein, whether plant or meat based. I try not to deprive myself of something I want (like fries…because they are my weakness). But I am definitely more conscious of what I am eating, especially around my kids.

10. Any new fitness regimes or styles that you’re really into right now? I honestly love Pilates and SurfSet at Beverly Hills Club. I had a huge misconception about Pilates, years ago. It truly is a total body workout, and I have noticed a real (good) change in the way my body looks. SurfSet is a class I always wanted to take, but never could because of my work schedule. Now, I have become obsessed with it. You know a class is good when you start to feel the burn even before the hour is over!

Now on to style…

12. Your must-have fitness item or accessory and why? I am a total shoe lover, so I need a supportive pair of sneakers that look super cool! However, since my two new favorite workouts are done without sneakers, I would say a great bra-legging matching set! I am so into matching sets at the moment! As far as must-have fitness item for workouts, a resistance band is a must for me!

13. Can you share some of your favorite fitness brands and why you love them so much? I have always loved Lululemon, and I feel that they have evolved so much! The styles are on trend, and the fit of their product is amazing (especially their high-waisted leggings!) But other brands that I am loving include Onzie, Alo, Beyond Yoga and Ultracor. All of these brands have different price points, but I love the fit of these brands. If you asked me which brand is having a true moment, I would have to say Alo for sure! Their high-waisted leggings are my favorite, especially as a mom; their leggings are like the Spanx of workout leggings.

18. Can you share any advice for someone who is new to working out and trying to live a healthy lifestyle? If you’re new to working out, set a goal. Determine what it is that you want to change or modify. Then find the type of workout that best suits you and your personal goals. It’s hard to not follow the “trend,” but you really have to find what works for you — whether it’s training, Pilates, yoga, spinning, boxing or aerobics classes. Also, give yourself time to see results; I would say at least 8 weeks when you’re starting something new.

Lastly…

19. What is your New Year’s resolution for 2019? To be more present.

20. Favorite quote or words to live by? You can’t pour from an empty cup.

Follow Jennifer on Instagram at @spoonfulofflair for all things fashion, fitness and lifestyle.

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/jennifer-fantich/feed/043547SEEN Team Attempts 1,000-Foot Indoor Ropes Course at Troy Gymnasticshttps://seenthemagazine.com/indoor-ropes-course-troy-gymnastics/
https://seenthemagazine.com/indoor-ropes-course-troy-gymnastics/#respondTue, 08 Jan 2019 14:00:19 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=42135SEEN visits Troy Gymnastics to take on the Indoor Ropes Course as a team-building exercise. By Cassie Kunze Photography by Christine Cook If scaling across a 20-foot rock wall while suspended 13 feet in the air in front of your co-workers sounds like a daunting task — you’re right. The SEEN team eagerly took on this challenge during a recent trip to Troy Gymnastics to participate in the Indoor Ropes Course team-building class. The IRC opened in July and is designed to build trust and encourage communication through a series of unique team-building exercises. Team-building activities have become an increasingly popular tool for companies, and research supports the benefits. A 2017 study by University of British Columbia researchers found “teamwork training” to be an effective way to enhance team performance in fields from health care and academia to aviation and the military. The study showed the most effective team-building exercises have team members “engage in activities that require them to actively learn about and practice teamwork” — which is what the ropes course did. The IRC class was divided into two segments. The first portion was conducted on the ground where we completed problem-solving exercises called “low-ropes.” One of the […]

]]>SEEN visits Troy Gymnastics to take on the Indoor Ropes Course as a team-building exercise.

By Cassie Kunze

Photography by Christine Cook

If scaling across a 20-foot rock wall while suspended 13 feet in the air in front of your co-workers sounds like a daunting task — you’re right. The SEEN team eagerly took on this challenge during a recent trip to Troy Gymnastics to participate in the Indoor Ropes Course team-building class. The IRC opened in July and is designed to build trust and encourage communication through a series of unique team-building exercises.

Team-building activities have become an increasingly popular tool for companies, and research supports the benefits. A 2017 study by University of British Columbia researchers found “teamwork training” to be an effective way to enhance team performance in fields from health care and academia to aviation and the military. The study showed the most effective team-building exercises have team members “engage in activities that require them to actively learn about and practice teamwork” — which is what the ropes course did.

The IRC class was divided into two segments. The first portion was conducted on the ground where we completed problem-solving exercises called “low-ropes.”

One of the exercises involved a golf ball, two traffic cones and several long pieces of string tied to a small ring in the center. With everyone standing in a large circle holding one of the strings, the goal is to pick up the golf ball balanced atop the traffic cone, collectively carry the ball across the room while balanced on the ring, and then set it down on top of the second traffic cone — without dropping the golf ball of course.

Troy resident Toby Buechner, owner of Troy Gymnastics, says team building is an effective tool that helps increase productivity and communication among colleagues. Growing up an athlete, Buechner recognizes the importance of a strong team dynamic. He says the “low-ropes” drills are great exercises since they require communication, a little innovation and a lot of patience — all valuable skills in the workplace.

After successfully completing the groundwork exercises, we moved on to the second segment: the “high-ropes” course. The 1,000-foot-long course features tight-rope walking, ziplining, balancing on various objects while suspended 13 feet in the air and scaling across a rock wall.

Although each person faces the same course, everyone has different challenges to overcome. SEEN Fashion Director Rachel Schostak says although the course was not physically demanding for her, the biggest challenge was being vulnerable in front of her co-workers.

She says it was a valuable team-bonding experience that helped her conquer negative thoughts and a fear of heights. “With support of my peers I was able to get through it,” Schostak says. “When I finished the entire course, I felt extremely proud.”

Buechner explains the unique challenges of the IRC instills a sense of common purpose between co-workers. He says since there are several ways to complete each section of the course, it takes a little creativity and teamwork. “The ropes course is more than a physical challenge,” he adds. “It requires overcoming psychological challenges too.”

Andrea Gusho, SEEN’s client relations director, says overcoming her fear of heights was the most challenging aspect of the course. Gusho says seeing the rest of the team working through their fears motivated her. “I learned I get too in my head about things I haven’t done before attempting to try them,” she says. “It was nice to see I am not the only one who struggles with certain things.”

Buechner says team work and communication is an essential skill in life, not just for business. He adds the positive environment at the ropes course encourages a constructive and self-reflective process. He’s had athletes to religious groups take on the course. “Whether it’s for your office, church, sports team or family,” he says, “the program is an effective team-building tool for everyone.”

]]>https://seenthemagazine.com/indoor-ropes-course-troy-gymnastics/feed/042135SEEN’s Favorite Golden Globes 2019 Red Carpet Lookshttps://seenthemagazine.com/seens-favorite-golden-globes-2019-red-carpet-looks/
https://seenthemagazine.com/seens-favorite-golden-globes-2019-red-carpet-looks/#respondMon, 07 Jan 2019 21:23:45 +0000https://seenthemagazine.com/?p=43723SEEN Fashion Director Rachel Schostak shares her top three favorite looks spotted on celebrities at the 76th annual Golden Globes. Rachel Brosnahan Rachel Brosnahan looked beautiful in her bright yellow dress, designed by Prada. The fitted, yet flowy ensemble was very elegant and made her look like the queen of the Golden Globes. Darren Criss Darren Criss looked incredible sporting a floral blazer and black trousers by Dior. This stylish pattern made his ensemble stand out in a crowd of plain black tuxedos. Darren’s look was sophisticated and fun! Regina King Regina King looked absolutely stunning in her long pink sequin dress by Alberta Ferreti. The glittery ensemble was the perfect choice for her inspirational win.

]]>SEENFashion Director Rachel Schostak shares her top three favorite looks spotted on celebrities at the 76th annual Golden Globes.

Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan looked beautiful in her bright yellow dress, designed by Prada. The fitted, yet flowy ensemble was very elegant and made her look like the queen of the Golden Globes.

Darren Criss

Darren Criss looked incredible sporting a floral blazer and black trousers by Dior. This stylish pattern made his ensemble stand out in a crowd of plain black tuxedos. Darren’s look was sophisticated and fun!

Regina King

Regina King looked absolutely stunning in her long pink sequin dress by Alberta Ferreti. The glittery ensemble was the perfect choice for her inspirational win.